Abby Wambach thinks US Soccer should fire Jurgen Klinsmann American Abby Wambach, whose 184 goals make her the top scorer in international soccer history, retired with a bang on Wednesday, saying the US Soccer Federation should fire men’s coach Jurgen Klinsmann. The 35-year-old striker helped the Americans win this year’s Women’s World Cup and was set to make her […] Photo credit: AFP. … [Read more...]
NFL picks against the spread week 15: New England, New York Giants, Oakland … – AL.com
NFL picks against the spread week 15: New England, New York Giants, Oakland ... - AL.com By Barry Wilner/AP Sports Writer There actually is a reason to tune in for Thursday night's lackluster matchup of Tampa Bay at St. Louis: Jameis Winston. And maybe the Rams' fine rookie running back, Todd Gurley, too. Both are among perhaps a dozen strong contenders for Offensive Rookie of the Year, and with … [Read more...]
Kings tell Butler trade planned, sources say
Kings tell Butler trade planned, sources say 7:53 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares print The Sacramento Kings have pledged to veteran forward Caron Butler that they will trade him to find him a team where he can have a larger role, league sources said … [Read more...]
Twins to install protective netting above dugouts at Target Field
Twins to install protective netting above dugouts at Target Field With Major League Baseball determined to provide a safer ballpark experience for fans, the Minnesota Twins have taken a lead position in providing the necessary protection. On Wednesday, the Twins announced plans to install new protective netting at Target Field that will actually exceed the recommended measures laid out by … [Read more...]
Odom, Rousey make Google's most-searched list
Odom, Rousey make Google's most-searched list 4:15 PM ET Darren RovellESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares print Google released its top search terms of 2015 on Wednesday and a former athlete topped the … [Read more...]
Gilbert Arenas’ take on WNBA uniforms is, y’know, sexist and bad
Gilbert Arenas' take on WNBA uniforms is, y'know, sexist and bad I liked Gilbert Arenas a lot more when Dave McMenamin wrote his stuff. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Last seen around these parts arguing with Caron Butler over the specifics of the guns-in-the-locker-room incident that, six years in the rear-view mirror, has now become little more … [Read more...]
Gunner Kiel not practicing with Cincy due to personal matter
Gunner Kiel not practicing with Cincy due to personal matter Quarterback Gunner Kiel is currently not participating in Cincinnati team activities. According to Cincinnati.com, Kiel has missed practices throughout the week for what a team spokesperson has termed a personal matter. It's unclear if he'll be the starting quarterback for the Hawaii Bowl against San Diego State on Dec. 24. Kiel, a … [Read more...]
Lindsey Vonn 3rd quickest in training for WCup downhill race (The Associated Press)
Lindsey Vonn 3rd quickest in training for WCup downhill race (The Associated Press) VAL D'ISERE, France (AP) -- American Lindsey Vonn was third quickest in a downhill training run Wednesday at Val d'Isere, one of her favorite resorts. Larisa Yurkiw of Canada was quickest in 1 minute, 47.79 seconds, with Nicole Schmidhofer of Austria. Vonn has made an outstanding start to the season by … [Read more...]
Manchester City say Sergio Aguero will be available for Monday’s trip to Arsenal
Manchester City say Sergio Aguero will be available for Monday’s trip to Arsenal Sergio Aguero could be available for Manchester City’s table-topping Premier League clash with Arsenal on Monday after returning to full training on Wednesday, the club announced. Aguero, 27, has missed four games with a heel problem sustained against Southampton last month, but City said on their official website … [Read more...]
Yankees security threatened to jail Blue Jays players on scooters
Yankees security threatened to jail Blue Jays players on scooters In an alternate universe, Toronto Blue Jays third baseman isn't celebrating an MVP award this offseason, he's trying to get out of jail. As insane as it sounds, the Blue Jays nearly found themselves in a cell during a trip to play the New York Yankees. The cause of all this trouble: David Price and his scooter squad. Shortly … [Read more...]